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Thanks for stopping by Veggie by Season!

This blog was formerly A Year in the Kitchen. When I began blogging, the intention was to chronicle my first year in the kitchen as a married gal. I had so much fun that it lasted three wonderful years.

My life has changed a lot in those three years though, and so has my blogging style and content. I was a former vegetarian for 7 years, but began a bit of meat again in college and for two years post graduation. I began phasing it out of my diet, and went back to being a vegetarian for life.

I invite you to read the About the Author page for more information about me and my blog, just click on the link above!

Monday, September 15, 2008

He was a professional baker in New York for over 40 years. Because of that, he was my #1 fan and critic! He always told me how proud he was of me when I baked wedding cakes or even a small tray of brownies. And he ALWAYS 'tested' my buttercream to see if it met his expectations. A few years ago, he gave me his recipe cards from the bakery that were over 25 years old, and were in quantities of hundreds of cakes and cookies! I'll always treasure our special baking bond :)

He lived a wonderful, long, and mostly healthy life, gave and recieved more love than I can explain.

Oh Ash, I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there to give you a giant hug! He sounds like he was an amazing person and role model! I know you made him proud everyday! Those recipe cards are treasure! <3

I'm so sorry to hear of your grandpa's passing, but it is wonderful that you had such a great relationship while he was alive. I was extremely close with my late grandfather as well and I know how much they can mean to us. He sounds like a wonderful person.

Hi Ashlee, I just read this entry of your grandfather. Just wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss. I'm thinking about you and your family. As some viewers said, it's great that you got his recipe cards! Just think that you are your grandfather's hands and everytime you use one of his old recipes, he's standing over you (like a gaurdian angel) and still critiqing you just as he did before! :-)

About Me

I am a 20-something accountant by day and home cook/blogger by night! I love trying new ethnic cuisine, but also enjoy classic, home cooked fare. I spend most of my free time with my husband watching sports, playing with my dog, and cooking and baking.